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BB 33 - Gracie vs Apollo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Helenius (ranked 1770 p4p, 1815 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 230 p4p, 237 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rupert Helenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega moves into the clinch successfully.
Helenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Helenius.
Ortega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Helenius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Helenius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helenius tries a head kick but it misses.
Helenius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Helenius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helenius looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Helenius misses.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helenius as he avoids it easily.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Helenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Helenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Helenius.
Ortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Helenius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius looks to land a combination but Ortega avoids it well.
Helenius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helenius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega defending well as Helenius loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Helenius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ortega to keep the fight standing.
Helenius tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Helenius back against the cage.
Helenius blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helenius throws a good cross that connects.
Helenius throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Ortega with the counter takedown but Helenius avoids it easily.
Rupert Helenius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Helenius misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Helenius - that landed with a thud.
Ortega has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Helenius regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helenius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helenius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega is pushing down on Helenius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helenius is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ortega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Helenius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Helenius keeps moving.
Ortega is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius is looking for a sweep.
Ortega sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Helenius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Helenius is not content to let Ortega control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ortega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back!
Ortega wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
Ortega has the hooks in. Helenius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ortega's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Helenius defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ortega's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius trying to control the action but Ortega just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Helenius.
Ortega misses with punches from the back.
Ortega just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ortega wants to control but Helenius is keeping busy.
Helenius rolls, trying to escape but Ortega keeps control of the position.
Helenius breaks Ortega's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Helenius is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Helenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helenius.
It appears Helenius was looking to counter with a kick there.
Helenius misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Helenius.
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helenius misses with a hook to the body
and Ortega counters with a single leg into guard. Helenius didn't expect that.
Helenius working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.
Helenius keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.
Helenius is looking for a triangle but Ortega pushes his legs off easily.
Noah Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helenius can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helenius wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Helenius wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helenius sees it coming and defends easily.
Helenius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ortega wants to control but Helenius is keeping him busy.
Ortega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Helenius!
Helenius taking shots to the head.
Ortega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Helenius tries to hold on but Ortega pushes him away.
Ortega tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helenius is looking to escape.
Helenius slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius is looking to improve his position.
Helenius is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Ortega looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Helenius is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Helenius tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Ortega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortega is pressing down on Helenius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helenius is holding on for now.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helenius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Helenius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helenius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Helenius is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortega controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ortega.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Ortega does no damage.
Helenius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega moves out of range as Helenius throws a body kick.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Rupert Helenius is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega moves forwards but Helenius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega fails to land the takedown.
Helenius throws a good cross that connects.
Helenius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helenius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ortega swings for the body but Helenius moves out of range.
Ortega lands with an overhand left.
Ortega throws the kick towards the body but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Helenius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helenius looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Helenius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Helenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Helenius scoring well with a low kick there.
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helenius.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Helenius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortega scores with a nice right hand.
Helenius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortega lands with a right hand.
Helenius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ortega's hands.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helenius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Helenius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Helenius continues to drive forward.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Helenius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Helenius clobbers Ortega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helenius scores with a head kick. Ortega tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Helenius scores with a jab to the head.
Helenius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Helenius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega's head backwards.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helenius throws out the jab.
Helenius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helenius's guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius working a defensive guard here.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ortega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helenius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortega has managed to get both his arms back between Helenius's legs - danger averted.
Ortega stands up over Helenius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Helenius is keeping the position.
Helenius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.
Ortega passes into half guard.
Ortega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Helenius.
I think Helenius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius wins by majority decision!
After winning the bout, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zalt Gaanja (ranked 2387 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Abdul Kaloev (ranked 331 p4p, 340 weight class). Gaanja comes to the cage accompanied by Nathan Evans - Wellerman. Abdul Kaloev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zalt Gaanja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Kaloev!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaanja dodges the punch combination from Kaloev.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaloev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gaanja works Kaloev's body with a nice hook.
Abdul Kaloev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaanja misses with a hook. Kaloev ducked under it nicely.
Kaloev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaanja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaanja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaloev misses with a takedown
and Gaanja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaanja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaloev tries to land a body kick
and Gaanja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaloev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gaanja is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gaanja checks a low kick from Kaloev.
Gaanja punishes Kaloev's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaanja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaanja dips to his left and cracks Kaloev with an uppercut!
Kaloev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaanja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaloev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaanja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaanja is trying to improve his position.
Kaloev working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaanja wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Kaloev seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Gaanja is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 1042 p4p, 1383 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 137 p4p, 185 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Mammadov throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mammadov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Mammadov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedov pinned against the cage. Magomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mammadov ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Mammadov is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Magomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magomedov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammadov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Mammadov is looking to counter punch.
Mammadov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mammadov thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Mammadov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Magomedov.
Nice shot lands for Mammadov.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Mammadov moved out of range.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mammadov with a poor takedown
and Magomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mammadov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zabit Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mammadov throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Mammadov instigates a clinch.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov has Mammadov pressed against the cage.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Magomedov is looking to control Mammadov's arms but Mammadov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammadov.
Mammadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mammadov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Magomedov is trying to keep an underhook but Mammadov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mammadov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mammadov content just to control the position here.
Mammadov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magomedov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magomedov and Mammadov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mammadov tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mammadov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mammadov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Magomedov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Mammadov easily there. Mammadov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mammadov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mammadov tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him.
Mammadov throws an elbow but Magomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mammadov trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Mammadov swings around for an armbar but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mammadov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov advances position into side control!
Mammadov stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Mammadov tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Magomedov controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mammadov shoots in looking for a takedown but Magomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mammadov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Mammadov.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Mammadov swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Mammadov lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Mammadov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Mammadov moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Mammadov takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Mammadov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mammadov.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mammadov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magomedov dives on top into guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Mammadov is keeping the position.
Mammadov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mammadov working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Mammadov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mammadov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mammadov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mammadov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov is looking to pass into half guard but Magomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Magomedov is in guard.
Magomedov won't allow Mammadov to sweep him here.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mammadov is keeping the position for now.
Mammadov is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Mammadov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mammadov keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mammadov's guard.
Mammadov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mammadov tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov trying to control the pace.
Mammadov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zabit Magomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mammadov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Mammadov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov defending well as Mammadov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov connects with a body shot.
Mammadov slips under a jab.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mammadov throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Mammadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov tries for a takedown but Magomedov manages to get underhooks.
Mammadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
Mammadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Mammadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mammadov misses with some punches.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
Mammadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magomedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mammadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammadov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zabit Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Mammadov's shoulder, as Mammadov tries to avoid the shot.
Mammadov dives in for a single leg takedown but Magomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Mammadov tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov is working Mammadov over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov presses Mammadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Mammadov looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Mammadov is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Mammadov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov walks into a jab.
Mammadov walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Mammadov walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mammadov off the cage and back into range.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the head.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mammadov shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mammadov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammadov ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Mammadov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mammadov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mammadov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Zabit Magomedov!
Zabit Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Zabit Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Von Neumann (ranked 1502 p4p, 2040 weight class) and Tristan St. Gough (ranked 221 p4p, 290 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Von Neumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan St. Gough!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Gough jabs at Von Neumann's body.
St. Gough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Neumann manages to avoid it.
Von Neumann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Von Neumann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St. Gough on the side of the head.
St. Gough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Neumann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Neumann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
St. Gough darts in trying to clinch
and Von Neumann counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Neumann tries a low kick but St. Gough avoids it.
St. Gough lands a head shot.
 It looks like John Von Neumann has been cut.
Von Neumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Gough misses the body punch
and Von Neumann counters with a crisp right hand that drops St. Gough! Von Neumann lets St. Gough back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Tristan St. Gough has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Neumann lands a body shot.
Von Neumann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Neumann feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends St. Gough sprawling to the canvas! St. Gough rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Von Neumann finish him?!
 St. Gough is rocked!
Von Neumann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St. Gough is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Neumann finish him?
St. Gough closes the distance looking to clinch
and Von Neumann counters with a big left hand that crumples St. Gough! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Von Neumann!
John Von Neumann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 1600 p4p, 2664 weight class) and Marcus Hughes (ranked 248 p4p, 375 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes lands a jab.
Broderick instigates a clinch.
Hughes wants a takedown.
Broderick effectively controlling the action here.
Broderick tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Broderick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Broderick looking to throw knees to the head but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Broderick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Broderick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Broderick misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick misses with a body punch.
Broderick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Broderick misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Broderick to work.
Broderick slowing the pace effectively.
Broderick tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Broderick back against the cage.
Broderick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Broderick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Broderick .
Broderick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broderick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Broderick .
Hughes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunter Broderick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hughes.
Broderick gets underhooks to prevent Hughes's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick lands with a right to the head.
Broderick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Broderick cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
Broderick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Broderick manages to get underhooks.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Broderick .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Broderick lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes is working for takedown but Broderick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Broderick .
Broderick lands a good knee to the midsection. Hughes won't want to take too many of those.
Broderick with a knee to the head.
Broderick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Broderick connects with a knee to the head.
Hughes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Broderick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Broderick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hughes looks winded!
Nice body punch from Broderick .
Broderick looking to throw knees to the head but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Broderick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Broderick with a knee to the head.
It looks like Marcus Hughes has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Broderick .
Broderick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Broderick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Broderick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broderick 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A body shot lands from Broderick .
Hughes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Broderick missing with knees to the body.
Broderick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Broderick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hughes's cut.
That's time! Broderick 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Broderick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broderick misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Broderick counters with a body kick.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Broderick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Hughes throws a hook but Broderick avoids it easily.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broderick .
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hughes got wobbled bad by a big combination! Broderick presses forward with punches and knees until Hughes stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hughes closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Broderick !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Frost (ranked 501 p4p, 1318 weight class) and Richmond Belvedere (ranked 30 p4p, 71 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richmond Belvedere!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belvedere.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belvederes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Belvedere.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belvedere has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belvedere or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Belvedere thuds a left hand into Frost's body.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Belvedere. Belvedere gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Belvedere misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belvedere fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost slips a straight right by Belvedere.
Good shot there by Belvedere.
Robert Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Belvedere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belvedere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frost throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Belvedere misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belvedere is defended easily by Frost.
Robert Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Frost throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frost!
Belvedere scores with a punch to the head.
Belvedere lands with an overhand left.
Belvedere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belvedere swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Frost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belvedere misses with a double jab.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a low kick but Belvedere avoids it.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Belvedere avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Belvedere.
Nice body kick from Frost.
Belvedere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Frost slips a straight right by Belvedere.
A quick step to the side and Frost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost takes one on the button.
Belvedere misses with a few strikes there.
Belvedere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belvedere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belvedere throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belvedere throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belvedere scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Belvedere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a head kick. That will keep Belvedere thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Belvedere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belvedere looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Belvedere throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Belvedere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Belvedere dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belvedere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Belvedere looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belvedere connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost slips under a jab.
Belvedere dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Belvedere misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Belvedere backing up. Belvedere nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Belvedere takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belvedere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belvedere lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.
Robert Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost slips a jab from Belvedere.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belvedere avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Belvedere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a one-two to the body.
Belvedere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belvedere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFrost.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost avoids the body shot from Belvedere.
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Belvedere misses with a wild body shot.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Belvedere manages to avoid it.
Belvedere dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belvedere cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Belvedere lands with a right hand.
Belvedere throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost thinks about countering with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Belvedere there.
Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Belvedere avoids the head kick by Frost.
Belvedere throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belvedere throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belvedere scores with a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Belvedere to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost wants to sweep here but Belvedere controlling him for the moment.
Frost is looking to stand up but Belvedere isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belvedere is on top in guard.
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Belvedere is proving a slippery customer.
Robert Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belvedere defends it easily.
Belvedere postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Belvedere with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belvedere won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belvedere on the ground.
Belvedere postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
Frost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Frost is trying to keep Belvedere in close.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost looking to control but Belvedere passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Belvedere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Belvedere shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frost throws a leg kick but Belvedere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belvedere scores with a decent looking hook.
Belvedere misses with the combination.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belvedere throws out the jab.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere scores with a one two! Frost had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frost lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Richmond Belvedere has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost slips under a jab.
Belvedere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost lands a high kick!
Belvedere is rocked!
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Belvedere tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost throws a series of punches but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Belvedere misses the target.
Belvedere seems to have recovered his senses.
Frost throws a head kick but Belvedere moves out of range.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belvedere misses with a two punch combination.
Belvedere misses with a looping left.
Frost throws a series of punches but Belvedere avoids them all with ease.
Frost tries to move into range but Belvedere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frost slips under a jab.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Belvedere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belvedere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Belvedere scores with a hook.
Belvedere looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Belvedere closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frost did well to prevent Belvedere getting side control.
Frost manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Belvedere keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Belvedere now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well,Frost is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belvedere slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Belvedere jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Belvedere throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belvedere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Belvedere there.
Frost throws a right and a left that Belvedere avoids nicely.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richmond Belvedere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost moves forwards but Belvedere connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
Belvedere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belvedere throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Belvedere.
Belvedere scores with a body shot.
Belvedere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belvedere just misses with a punch to the body.
Robert Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Belvedere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belvedere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Richmond Belvedere made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Robert Frost was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satanic Panic (ranked 1184 p4p, 2536 weight class) and Jack Sadler (ranked 159 p4p, 306 weight class). Panic comes to the cage accompanied by Freezing Moon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sadler!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadler slips a straight right by Panic.
An inside leg kick from Panic misses.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Panic slips a jab from Sadler.
Panic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sadler slips a straight right by Panic.
Panic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panic scoring well with a low kick there.
Panic blocks a jab.
Panic misses with a looping left.
Panic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadler swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Sadler blocks a jab.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Panic blocks a jab.
Panic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic throws a hook but Sadler blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sadler! But no joy.
Panic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Sadler throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Panic.
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Panic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sadler.
Panic looks to land a left hand but Sadler moved out of range nicely.
Sadler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Panic. That snapped Sadler's head back.
Panic scores with a sloppy right hand. Sadler should have avoided that one.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Panic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sadler moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Panic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sadler! But no joy.
Sadler misses with a straight left.
Sadler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panic throws a leg kick that misses.
Sadler scores with a nice strike.
Panic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sadler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Sadler walks into a stiff left hand from Panic.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Sadler.
Panic looks to throw the jab but Sadler is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panic stuns Sadler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panic throws a leg kick but Sadler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sadler slips a straight right by Panic.
Panic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Panic lands a jab to Sadler's midsection.
Sadler takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Panic misses its target.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Sadler slips under a jab.
Sadler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panic misses with a straight left.
Sadler misses with an uppercut.
Sadler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Panic misses.
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sadler throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadler takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
Panic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sadler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sadler cracks a nice hook into Panic's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panic.
Panic staying out of range there.
Sadler throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
Panic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Panic misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Panic.
Sadler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sadler.
Panic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Sadler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadler missing with a left hand there. Panic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic pushes Sadler up against the cage in a clinch.
Panic keeps control of Sadler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sadler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Sadler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sadler seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Sadler misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sadler fails to land.
Sadler wants to stall.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Panic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Panic keeping moving, preventing Sadler from controlling successfully.
Sadler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sadler postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panic keeping moving, preventing Sadler from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satanic Panic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Panic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Panic lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sadler.
Panic scores with a hook to the body. Sadler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadler can do to turn this around?
Panic takes a swing at Sadler's ribcage but misses.
Panic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadler misses with a hook.
Sadler misses with a straight left.
Sadler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Sadler takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
Sadler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadler.
Sadler blocks a jab.
Sadler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadler misses with a straight right.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadler throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadler digs a good hook to Panic's body.
Panic cracks Sadler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
Sadler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Panic.
Sadler misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sadler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Panic.
Sadler moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick.
Panic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadler misses with a straight left.
Sadler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sadler. Sadler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadler throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Panic.
Panic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panic scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Panic. That's going to slow Sadler down.
Sadler lands a nice hook to Panic's body. Panic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sadler looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panic throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Panic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadler.
Nice body kick there by Panic.
Sadler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadler.
Panic lands a nice shot that snaps Sadler's head back.
Panic with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panic. That's going to slow Sadler down.
Sadler lands a right hook to the body.
Sadler throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic throws a solid leg kick but Sadler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Panic.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
Panic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Sadler.
Sadler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sadlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Sadler misses.
Panic's corner calls for a 1-2. Panic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Panic dips to his left and cracks Sadler with an uppercut!
Panic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sadler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sadler.
Sadler moves forwards but Panic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sadler throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Panic throws a hook but Sadler avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Panic.
Panic misses with a body shot.
Sadler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panic missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sadler tries to keep at a distance but Panic has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sadler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panic keeps control of Sadler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sadler has had enough of the clinch but Panic keeps him there for the moment.
Panic misses with some punches.
Panic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sadler backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadler tries to break free but Panic pushes him back against the cage.
Panic blocking some punches.
Sadler swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Panic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic manages to pull guard.
Panic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadler defends well.
Sadler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadler keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Panic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satanic Panic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sadler blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sadler.
A swing and a miss from Sadler.
Panic connects with a leg kick.
Panic slips under a jab.
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Satanic Panic is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadler misses with an uppercut.
Sadler looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic blocks a jab.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Sadler slips under a jab.
Panic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Panic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sadler misses with a straight right.
Panic keeps Sadler at a distance using the push kick.
Sadler connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadler throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Panic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadler misses the jab.
Sadler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sadler throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Sadler.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadler throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
Panic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sadler.
Sadler looks to land a left hand but Panic moved out of range nicely.
Sadler misses the jab.
Panic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Sadler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sadler counter with a right hand.
Panic scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Panic.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
Sadler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panic throws out the jab.
Panic scores with a hook to the body. Sadler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Sadler.
Panic misses with a body kick.
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic jabs at Sadler's body.
Panic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sadler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
Sadler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Panic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Panic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic scores with the left hand. Sadler knows he should have avoided that one.
Panic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sadler on the side of the head.
Sadler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Sadler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panic scores with a nice right hand.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Panic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Panic throws a hook but Sadler blocks it.
Sadler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Panic misses.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Sadler ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Sadler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Panic misses with a hook.
Panic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Panic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Panic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadler throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic punishes Sadler's body with a nice straight punch.
Panic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
Panic pushes Sadler away with a front kick.
Panic slips a jab from Sadler.
Sadler misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
Panic connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panic. Panic obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sadler misses the target.
Sadler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panic.
Sadler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
That kick from Panic tenderised Sadler's leg. Sadler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panic lands an overhand right.
Panic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadler blocks a head kick by Panic.
Panic lands with a nice body kick.
Panic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panic. Panic obviously looking to wear him down.
Panic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadler.
Panic is looking to slow Sadler down with leg kicks.
Jack Sadler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadler digs a good body shot into Panic's ribs.
Satanic Panic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Panic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satanic Panic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Satanic Panic!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Satanic Panic!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Satanic Panic!
Satanic Panic wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Satanic Panic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 640 p4p, 908 weight class) and Musan Zaintashara (ranked 100 p4p, 147 weight class). Exotic comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. Zaintashara has chosen The Art of War as his entrance music. Joe Exotic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Musan Zaintashara!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaintashara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exotic thinking.
Exotic slips a jab from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Zaintashara saw that one coming.
Zaintashara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Zaintashara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaintashara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaintashara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaintashara defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaintashara.
Exotic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zaintashara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Exotic's head backwards.
Zaintashara avoids a kick to the body.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic lands a slapping body shot.
Zaintashara scores with a punch to the head.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaintashara misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic counters with a crisp one two that drops Zaintashara! Exotic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zaintashara to his feet! Zaintashara is in big trouble!
Zaintashara is rocked!
Zaintashara throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaintashara is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Zaintashara's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaintashara connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaintashara seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaintashara throws a sloppy head kick
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Exotic dances in with a quick combination. Zaintashara is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Exotic snaps Zaintashara's head back. Zaintashara stumbles backwards against the cage. Exotic steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Zaintashara's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Zaintashara just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Exotic!
A relieved looking Joe Exotic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Okongwu (ranked 381 p4p, 1059 weight class) and Billy Blank (ranked 63 p4p, 163 weight class). Okongwu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Show Stop - REASON. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blank throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blank keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Blank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okongwu gets a clinch.
Blank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Blank tries to break free but Okongwu pushes him back against the cage.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blank looks winded!
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Okongwu won't allow it.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Okongwu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Okongwu.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu scores with a shoulder strike.
Okongwu is leaning against Blank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Blank is rocked!
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blank backwards.
Blank is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okongwu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Blank! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Okongwu is unloading with more strikes now! Blank drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A relieved looking Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Billy Blank stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renoa Gracie (ranked 190 p4p, 463 weight class) and Lindsay Apollo (ranked 28 p4p, 59 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Apollo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Apollo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Apollo lands an overhand right.
A low kick from Apollo is predictable there
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Apollo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Apollo wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie passes Apollo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Apollo tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apollo is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Apollo to control.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Apollo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Apollo is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Apollo tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Apollo wriggling away.
Gracie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Apollo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Apollo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Apollo is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Apollo defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Apollo is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renoa Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Apollo thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Apollo's guard.
Apollo has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Apollo is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Apollo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
Apollo working a defensive guard here.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Apollo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apollo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie prevents Apollo from improving his position.
Apollo is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Apollo slips under a jab from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo stuffs the takedown.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Apollo is quick to defend against it.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Apollo misses
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Apollo didn't expect that.
Renoa Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Apollo is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Apollo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renoa Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Apollo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Apollo fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Apollo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apollo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to keep Apollo in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apollo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Apollo pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Apollo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Apollo tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Apollo is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Apollo trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Apollo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie gets through Apollo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apollo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Apollo avoids it well and moves away.
Apollo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Apollo is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Apollo circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renoa Gracie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie has Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Apollo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apollo as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Apollo fights it but they end up in guard.
Apollo is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo controlling the position well.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Apollo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apollo tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Apollo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Apollo moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apollo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Apollo is working from the bottom.
Gracie just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie trying to control the position but Apollo is working away.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renoa Gracie had his way with Lindsay Apollo in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Apollo is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Apollo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Apollo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie slows the pace down.
Apollo regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apollo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Apollo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Apollo!
Gracie wants to control the pace but Apollo is squirming around nicely.
Apollo is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Apollo wriggling away.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Apollo is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Apollo for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renoa Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Renoa Gracie!
Renoa Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
Renoa Gracie retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Renoa Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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